Broonzy, Big Bill 1893-1958Overview
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Big Bill Broonzy
Brother, can you spare a dime? American song during the Great Depression
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4 editions published between 1977 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 639 libraries worldwide
Let's get loose folk and popular blues styles from the beginning to the early 1940s
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1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 521 libraries worldwide
Classic blues from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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4 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 264 libraries worldwide
Classic protest songs
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 252 libraries worldwide War, social injustice, and calls for action have long fueled the creative musical fire for many passionate artists. Here some of folk's greatest artists are featured in some of music's most powerful songs for change.
Classic folk music from Smithsonian Folkways
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3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 242 libraries worldwide
Folksongs of Illinois. #3
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 214 libraries worldwide
Classic African-American ballads from Smithsonian Folkways
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2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 212 libraries worldwide
From spirituals to swing
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2 editions published between 1973 and 1999 in English and held by 185 libraries worldwide
Blues masters the essential history of the blues
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 170 libraries worldwide Rare performances and historical footage tracing the development of American blues music.
Good time tonight
by Big Bill Broonzy
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7 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 168 libraries worldwide
Big Bill blues : William Broonzy's story
by Big Bill Broonzy
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6 editions published between 1955 and 1992 in English and Undetermined and held by 164 libraries worldwide
Big Bill Broonzy
by Big Bill Broonzy
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81 editions published between 1951 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 163 libraries worldwide
Trouble in mind
by Big Bill Broonzy
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5 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 161 libraries worldwide Trouble in Mind captures acoustic blues guitarist Big Bill Broonzy late in his long career, but still outspoken in song. With a mix of controversial songs, rural blues, and spirituals, this CD showcases his brilliant vocals and intricate guitar work.
Legends of the blues. Volume 1
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 154 libraries worldwide
Big Bill blues, William Broonzy's story as told to Yannick Bruynoghe
by Big Bill Broonzy
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10 editions published between 1955 and 1964 in English and held by 146 libraries worldwide
Blues in the Mississippi night
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3 editions published between 1990 and 2003 in English and held by 145 libraries worldwide These archival recordings present the recollections of Mississippi blues musicians Memphis Slim, Big Bill Broonzy, and Sonny Boy Williamson as told to Alan Lomax. Through a conversational dialogue with one another, the musicians explore the origins, meaning, and development of blues music among Black Americans in the South. Includes examples of each musician singing and playing the blues as well as prerecorded field recordings of Black folk songs.
Delta blues
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 139 libraries worldwide
Classic blues from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Vol. 2
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 132 libraries worldwide
Big Bill blues
by Big Bill Broonzy
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10 editions published between 1955 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 127 libraries worldwide
Let freedom sing the music of the civil rights movement
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 124 libraries worldwide more
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African American musicians African Americans Ballads, English Big band music Biography Blues (Music) Blues (Music) Blues musicians Broonzy, Big Bill,--1893-1958 Cajun music Civil rights movements Country music Criticism, interpretation, etc. Depressions Discography Folk music Folk music Folk songs Folk songs Folk songs, English Folk songs, English Gospel music Guitar music Guitar music (Blues) Guitar music (Ragtime) Illinois Illinois--Chicago Interviews Jazz Jazz vocals Jug band music Live sound recordings Louisiana Mississippi Mississippi--Delta Region Music Musicians, Black Old-time music Popular music Protest songs Radio programs Rhythm and blues music Rock music Segregation Spirituals (Songs) String band music United States Washboard band music Western swing (Music) Work songs
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Alternative Names
Big Bill, 1893-1958
Blues Boy Bill, 1893-1958
Bluesboy Bill, 1893-1958
Broomsley, Big Bill, 1893-1958
Broonzey, Bill 1893-1958
Broonzy, Big B. 1893-1958
Broonzy, Big Bill
Broonzy, Bill, 1893-1958
Broonzy, William, 1893-1958
Broonzy, William L. 1893-1958
Broonzy, William Lee Conley, 1893-1958
Broonzy, Willie 1893-1958
Chicago Bill, 1893-1958
Conley, William Lee
Hunter, Slim, 1893-1958
Johnson, Big Bill, 1893-1958
Litle Son, 1893-1958
Little Sam, 1893-1958
Little Son, 1893-1958
Natchez, 1893-1958
Sampson, Sammy, 1893-1958
Broonzy, William Lee Conley 1893-1958
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English
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Undetermined (242) No Linguistic content (49) German (36) French (14) Italian (1) Miscellaneous languages (1) Covers
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